Cuff link



1,471,809 G. sci-MID CUFF LINK Filed Feb. 25,

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Patented Qct., 23,

earner CUFF LINK.

Application filed February 25, 1922.

To @ZZ zc/71.01;@ t may concern:

Be it known that l, VGnoizcfn SCHMID, a citizen of the United States, residing at New York. in the county of New York and State of N ew York, have invented certain new and useful improvements in Cuit Links, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to cuff links and more particularly to that class of separable devices of the snap fastener type wherein the respective sections are prevented from separation by the outward pull on the cuff when the links are in engagement and the culi is fastened.

The primary object of the invention is the construction of a cuii link wherein the respective sections thereof are adapted for locking engagement by slidinfr one section transversely of' the other and consequently preventing longitudinal movement of one section with respect to the other when the links are locked or assembled.

Another and very important object of the invention is the provision of a sectional cuit link of the type above set forth wherein the vlocking device may be variously constructed to permit ot the easy separation of the links bv forcing one of the sections outwardly and at right angles to the other to unlock the same.

With these and other objects in view the invention consists in the construction and novel combination of parts hereinafter fully described. illustrated in the accompanying drawing. and pointed out in the subject matter beina claimed, it being understood that various changes in the form, proportion and size and minor details of construction may be resorted to without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

l' ln the drawings. Figure 1 is a vertical sectional riew showin@ the respective sections of" the link assembled.

Fiofure 2 is a view taken on the line 2--2 of Figure 1.

Fidure 3 is a sectional view of a modified form of the locking means.

Figure l is a front view of the modified form shown in Figure 3.

Figure 5 shows a modified form of the locking device for the respective sections, and

Figure 6 shows a still further modified form thereof.

Referring,r now to the drawings wherein like reference characters designate corren Serial No. 535,225.

spending parts throughout the several views, 5 designates the hollow cap of one section of the cuit or link, which cap may be circular or square in form, the top 6 of said cap being preferably cut away to receive ka bevelled insert or head 7 therein, which head m ay be constructed of pearl or other suitable materiel to give the cuff link a neat and attractive appearance. The bottom 8 of the hollow cap is provided with an upwardly and inwardly bent flange 9 which is crimped over the inwardly bent flange 1() formed with the shank 11 as clearly disclosed by Figure 1 of the drawing. The lower end of the said shank is also provided with an inwardly and upwardly bent flange 12 which is crimped and secured to the iiange 13 of the hollow body 14 which as shown is bevelled as at 15 for a purpose presently to appear. lhile the cap 5 and body 14:,may be constructed, if so desired, integrally with the shank 11, in the actual manufacture of the link. the respective parts can be easily secured by crimping the metal of the same as above described.

The complementary section of the link is also provided with a hollow cap 16 the top or" which is cut out and adapted to receive a stone or insert 17 therein, the inwardly eX- tending; anrre 18 of said hollow cap 16 being crimped to the flange 19 of the plate 2O lying continuously to the bottom of the insert or stone 17 above referred to. The shank 21 of this section of the link is provided with a bottom flange 22 lying beneath the flange 18 so that the samel may be crimped and secured in one operation with the shank 21 above referred to. Formed with the plate 2O there is provided a stud or pin 23 about which the coil spring 24 is placed which spring lies within the shank portion 21 of the link. Y

The opposite end of the shank 21 is provided with a slight enlargement 25 forming an outwardly, downwardly and inwardly bent fiance 26 which mav be crimped to the upwardly and inwardly bent flange 27 formed with the depression 2,8 of the substantially square. hollow seat 29. The respective flanges 26 and 27 of the shank 21 and the sognare. hollow seat 29-are preferably crimped and secured by the downwardly and inwardly bent plate 30, the top inner edge of which acts as a stop for the enlargement 31 formed on the shank 32 of the ball catch. engaged' by the upper end Cir of the resilient spring above referred to. he ball catch is adapted to ride and be retained in the depression Biiormed centrally of the bottom ot the bevelled head la so that when the said head is passed inwardly through the cutout top 35 extending Jfrom the center to the open side of the hollow square 29. the ball catch will ride in the de pression and lock the respective sections together.

i By reason oil this construction, it will be readily seen that links when fastened together are prevented from separation by any pressure applied thereto that would othern wise tend to sepa-rate the respective sections when the saine are attached to a cuil and since the tendency is to pull the respective sections apart., this is of course, prevented. However, by forcing the shank and the head 5 outwardly, that is at right angles to the complementary section, the ball catch may be depressed and thus permits the separation thereof and unlock the links.

In the i'orm of the invention shown by Figures 3 and 4L- it will be observed that the horizontal slot or recess 35 is formed in the bottom face of the hollow scat 5 which ot course is open at the side and provided withy a bevelled tace lia which engages with the spring` pressed ball catch 33a.

central depression 3l? receives the head oi the spring' pressed ball for locking engagenient oi the squared body or head 14a slidable in the seat Jformed in the seat 5a above referred to. in this instance the top danges ott the top 2l and the i'langes inadeby bending the bottom of the .squared portion lila upwardly, outwardly and then downwardly are similarly crimped and seated contiguous to wall 3G" which constitutes a seat for the catch locking` the respective sections together. Dit' course the squared body lst may be annular or polygonal in shape,itA so desired, and in this 'form oi' the invention the parts may be separated by a slight. outward pressure on the cap of the shank 2l in the saine manner as is described in connection with Figure l.

'The modiec'i torni ot the invention as shown by Figure 5 is somewhat similar in construction to that showin. by Figure 3 but in this instance thc hollow body lill on the shank 15b is designed to receive a leaf spring 1Gb therein, the top of the body lli? having,Y a recess tor the ball catch lib. rlfhe ball` catch 171? is provided with a pin 18h passing through the leaf spring, stop plate 19" being also provided to limit the movement of the catch when the saine engages in the recess 34a in the complementary section of the link. rilhe Yfront bevelled edge 36a also pen mits oi the insertion of the body lLl-b through the bottom slot 35a so that the ball catch may ride into the depression 34 and look the seetions oi? the link together. Similarly a slight depression by the lingers may move the shank 15b and its cap l@ outwardly an d thus disengage the catch and separate the respective link sections.

The modified form of the. invention shown by Figure 6 also consists oit a shank 115t hav-` ing head l2, said head being provided with a bevelled edge 13a as shown. rThe shank 21a is provided with a somewhat enre'ed square or annular seat 22 the top i. e 23a oit which is provided with a horizontal recess or slot 2i. A. central partition 25 divides theI seat into an upper and lower chamber, the former beingadapted to receive the head 12e when the same is inserted in the manner above set forth. The lower part of the seat 22a is adapted to receive a leal spring 16h and a ball catch 11b, the latter ot course engaging' in the recess 34a in the bottom oi the head 12a locks the respective sections together.

in each instance of the modiica-tions above set forth as well as the form of the invention as shown by Figure l, a slight movement oi' one section with respect to the other permits or" the shank to be withdrawn and moved outwardly to the slot 35 when it is desired to separate the links. rlhe respective sections are of course prevented from moving?,` longitudinally of each other and since this is the natural tendency of the cuff, the link when assembled positively maintains the cuff closed.

l.' claim- A cuff fastening device of the'class described comprising two complementary members, each of said members consisting of a hollow shank and hollow cap secured thereto at one end, a hollow seat, having a` transverse slot. therein attachedv to the opposite end of lin. s]

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